Monsoon Session: Anti-paper leak Bill in LS, National Honour Bill in RS amid Opp adjournment notices

New Delhi: Parliament is set for another politically charged day on Monday as the government pushes ahead with key legislation in both Houses while the Opposition intensifies its attack over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, demanding urgent discussions on the alleged police action against students during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest.

The Lok Sabha's legislative agenda includes the introduction of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will move for leave to introduce the Bill, which proposes amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Following its introduction, the government is expected to seek the House's approval to consider and pass the legislation.

The proposed law is aimed at making the examination system more transparent and accountable through stricter legal provisions against paper leaks and organised examination fraud.

The Centre has proposed tougher punishment, including imprisonment of up to 10 years, fines of up to Rs 10 crore, confiscation of assets of offenders and a fast-track mechanism to ensure verdicts are delivered within three months.

The Lok Sabha will also take up The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passage. The legislation seeks to amend the law governing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to consider and pass The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to be moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Bill proposes amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, with the government stating that the objective is to further strengthen the legal framework protecting the dignity of national symbols and honours.

Apart from legislative business, several ministers will table official papers relating to their ministries in both Houses.

The Lok Sabha will also witness the presentation of Standing Committee reports on the pharmaceutical sector, including rising medicine prices and the disinvestment of fertiliser public sector undertakings, while ministers from the Culture, Education and Finance Ministries are scheduled to lay official documents before the House.

In the Rajya Sabha, ministers will table papers relating to the Coal, Mines, Defence and Housing ministries, while Minister of State Suresh Gopi is expected to present statements on the implementation of recommendations made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Opposition moves adjournment motions in both Houses

Even as the government advances its legislative agenda, the Opposition is expected to mount pressure over the alleged police action against students protesting the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak issue.

In the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has submitted an adjournment motion alleging excessive use of force by police against students participating in the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest at Jantar Mantar.

The notice claims that police resorted to lathi-charge, tear gas, pellet guns and shock batons, resulting in injuries to several protesters, including 19-year-old Sahil Lochab and Shaikh Irshad Mansoori.

It also raises concerns over the alleged assault on women protesters and the deployment of plainclothes personnel.

DMK leader TR Baalu has also sought an adjournment motion demanding a discussion on abolishing NEET and an inquiry into the alleged police action. Congress MP Manish Tewari has separately sought a debate on introducing a new anti-defection law.

In the Rajya Sabha, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has submitted a Rule 267 notice seeking suspension of business to discuss the difficulties faced by NEET aspirants and press for the abolition of the examination.

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala has filed a similar notice demanding a discussion on the reported police action and seeking statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The Opposition's offensive comes a day after Prime Minister Modi announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms headed by Nandan Nilekani following the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the nationwide NEET-UG 2026 controversy.

The panel has been tasked with recommending structural and technology-driven reforms to improve the functioning of the National Testing Agency, while Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has assumed additional charge of the Education Ministry and begun reviewing its functioning with senior officials.